Are FPGA tools dumb?Blog 9/7/2010 4 commentsIn a recent discussion about the necessary differences between tools for ASIC developers as compared to the needs of FPGA users, one expert called it 'a dumbing down,' but guest blogger Brian Bailey says 'that is just wrong.'

DAC attendees reinforce need for industry eventsBlog 9/3/2010 3 commentsIf exhibitors are looking ahead to DAC 2011, they are likely wondering how to connect better with designers and understand how they can better help them. At Magma, we decided the best approach was to ask them, and what we learned in our post-DAC survey of attendees will (we hope) serve as a useful guide to planning. We’ll share what we learned –– well, some of what we learned.

Book Review: The Disappearing Spoon by Sam KeanEngineer’s Bookshelf 9/2/2010 11 commentsThis little scamp is jam-packed with interesting nuggets of knowledge and tidbits of trivia about the periodic table and the elements it represents – it's way more interesting than I would ever have imagined.

Man pays bill with drawing of spiderBlog 9/1/2010 2 commentsI just discovered a really interesting website; the first story to tickle my fancy was about an Internet prankster who attempted to pay a bill with a drawing of a spider.